US tariff hike may impact Indian Pharma industry
New Delhi: The US government's proposed 25% tariff on imports of automobiles, semiconductors, and pharmaceuticals could have significant repercussions for India's pharmaceutical industry, which heavily depends on exports to the American market.
While India's semiconductor sector is still developing and is expected to see minimal impact, the new tariffs could pose challenges for drug manufacturers. The US is the largest market for Indian pharmaceutical exports, accounting for $8.73 billion in FY24, or 31% of the industry’s total exports, according to the Pharmaceuticals Export Promotion Council of India (Pharmexcil).
Leading Indian pharma companies such as Sun Pharma, Dr. Reddy’s, and Cipla derive a substantial portion of their revenue from the US market. In fiscal 2024, North America contributed 47% of Dr. Reddy’s total sales, 32% of Sun Pharma’s revenue, and 30% of Cipla’s earnings.
Pharmexcil’s director-general Raja Bhanu highlighted that Indian firms play a crucial role in the US pharmaceutical supply chain, supplying four out of every ten prescriptions filled in the country. However, Pharmexcil chairman Namit Joshi downplayed concerns, stating that the competitiveness of Indian generic drug exports would help mitigate the impact of any tariff hikes.
Currently, Indian pharmaceutical imports into the US are not subject to import duties. The proposed tariffs, if implemented, could alter the cost dynamics of the industry and affect profit margins for Indian drugmakers.
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Bomb threat for Emirates flight coming from Dubai
Hyderabad (PTI): Rajiv Gandhi International Airport here on Friday received an email issuing a bomb threat to Dubai-Hyderabad Emirates flight, prompting the aerodrome to initiate standard safety protocols after the aircraft landed, sources said.
The flight EK526 landed at 8.30 AM safely, the airport sources further said.
"On 5th December, 2025, a Bomb threat email was received on Hyderabad airport customer support id at 7.30 am for Dubai to Hyderabad flight EK526. The Flight landed safely in Hyderabad at 8.30 am. Standard safety protocols were initiated,” sources told PTI.
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The protocols include isolation of the aircraft, screening of baggage and passengers, keeping fire engines ready and pressing sniffer dogs into service, among others, sources added.
Flight EK526, a Boeing 777-300ER (twin-jet) took off from Dubai at 3.51 am.
On Thursday, the airport received two similar emails targeting Indigo's Madina–Hyderabad and Sharjah-Hyderabad flights separately. Madina–Hyderabad was diverted to Ahmedabad Airport.
